# Freezing Soaked Beans

A simple hack to freeze already soaked beans for future use, saving preparation time for various meals.

- Language: en

## Ingredients

- mixed beans
- mung beans

## Instructions

1. Soak beans overnight in water.
2. Wash and drain all the soaked beans using a colander.
3. Spread the drained beans on a clean towel and pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
4. Separate one cup of beans to be used immediately (today or tomorrow) and place it in the fridge.
5. Place the remaining dried beans into gallon freezer bags for freezing.
6. Seal the freezer bags, ensuring as much air as possible is removed, and store them in the freezer.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- colander
- clean towel
- measuring cup
- freezer bags

## Tips

- Freezing soaked beans offers more variety compared to freezing already cooked beans.
- Ensure beans are patted dry to prevent ice crystals and freezer burn.
- If using a 16-bean mix, consider potential differences in cooking times for each bean type.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQXOtWGD5K7/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/27e8910f-3360-474f-85ff-d8a3c35b148f
- Extracted: 2025-10-29

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